Most of us have now seen the flying humans on the internet videos. But we haven't seen one land yet.
That feat is going to happen very soon. One of the top flying humans is planning to land in Las Vegas in 6 months in front of a huge audience. His plan is to dive nearly vertical into a huge funnel which is placed about 300 feet above the ground and held in place by portable towers similar to radio antennas. These towers will be supported by cables anchored to the ground. The funnel will gradually curve as it narrows so that at the bottom it is at ground level. I presume he will be able to belly flop onto the surface of the tube and skid to a stop, kind of like a kid in a water-slide. But I don't see how he will come to a gradual stop where he can land feet first. If he can add the element of the guy with all the roller-skates attached to his body, then he will be able to land safer, but that will screw up his aerodynamics which is critical when entering the funnel. David Locklear --------------------------------------------------------------------- Give this to a friend: [email protected] To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
